Treasurer

Treasurer

The Treasurer manages the bank accounts and investments of the local association and disburses all funds requested in the operation of the association.

Responsibilities include:

A.  Receiving and recording all of the income of the association including but not limited to local, state and national dues and gifts

B.  Establishing and/or maintaining a bank account in the name of the local association

1. Depositing income collected

2. Withdrawing funds as directed by the local association President and/or Executive Committee/Board

3. Reconciling bank statements

C.  Establishing and/or maintaining an efficient bookkeeping system for association receipts and expenditures

1. Keeping an itemized record of receipts and expenditures

2. Preparing financial reports for the local Executive Committee/Board

3. Preparing the annual report for the general membership’s Annual Meeting

D.  Assisting in the preparation of the local association budget for the coming year

1. Summarizing current year’s expenditures, receipts by category

2. Suggesting and advising on financial needs of the association

E.  Maintaining membership rolls

1. Keeping an accurate list of paid members

2. Verifying accuracy of payroll deductions

3. Being responsible for all dues money received

4. Making remittances and reports of membership to MEA and NEA

5. Making sure members using payroll deductions who leave school district employment in mid-year have remainder of annual dues deducted from final paycheck or remit in cash

6. Making sure membership status is correct and appropriate dues remitted

F.  Keeping in contact with MEA headquarters and UniServ district office

1. Filing their name and address with Uniserv district office for mailing and emailing lists and other contact purposes